Helping to fill the construction worker pipeline Gene Marrano July 9, 2021 1 minute read FB photo A local company, Build Smart Institute, is training new construction workers to deal with a worker shortage, with another class starting on Monday. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Council member hears about downtown issuesNext: Update: Jae Valley is now open Related Stories Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0